Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Birmingham and Lisbon follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from six weekly Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 14:50.
Your BHX to LIS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Lisbon (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this airline.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BHX to LIS flights, with 68.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and LIS:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is $36. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $82. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to LIS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LIS:
Travel at your own speed with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Lisbon in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you want to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 84ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 46ºF and 61ºF then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 170 miles north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another favorite destination in Portugal and is around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
